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Jamal Lewis Controversially Picks Up Second Yellow Card For Taking Too Long Over A Throw In

Jamal Lewis Controversially Picks Up Second Yellow Card For Taking Too Long Over A Throw In

Bizarre scenes.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Jamal Lewis was sent off for Northern Ireland after picking up a second yellow card for time wasting in the 37th minute.

Lewis received his first caution in the 23rd minute before being shown a red card in their World Cup qualifier against Switzerland on Saturday.

14 minutes after his first offence, Lewis took too long over a throw in, with the match referee controversially showing him a second yellow card.

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough and the player himself remonstrated the decision in a bizarre moment.

Image: PA
Image: PA

Lewis' sending off proved crucial as the Swiss hit back with goals in either half to record a 2-0 win.

Steven Zuber opened the scoring in first half stoppage time, with Christian Fassnacht sealing the victory in second half stoppage time.

Featured Image Credit: Sky Sports

Topics: Football